Tr Action. Upcoming events. Join us for the annual general meeting of the. Information Sessions to be Held Across the Province

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1 Tr Action Driving the News and Vision of the Alberta Construction Trucking Association WINTER 2010 In this Issue: ACTA Member Benefits What s in it for YOU?... 2 Chevron and ACTA... 2 Highlights from the General Member Meeting December 2, Welcome New Members... 3 ACTA Affiliate Members... 3 Correspondence from Alberta Transportation Highlights from the Alberta Transportation Annual Report Membership Application Form... 8 Upcoming events ANNUAL General Meeting Wednesday, April 7, :00 pm Deerfoot Inn, Sundance A 1000, Street SE Calgary, Alberta Join us for the annual general meeting of the Alberta Construction Trucking Association Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, April 7, :00 pm Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Sundance A Room 1000, Street SE Calgary, Alberta AGENDA 1. Call to Order/ Verification of Quorum 2. Review of the Agenda 3. Treasurer s Report and Financial Statements 4. Announcements 5. Closing Remarks and Adjournment Members are reminded that only those items on the agenda will be presented during the business portion of the meeting. There will be time on the agenda for announcements or informational items. No new business requiring decisions or motions may be added. ACTA on the Move Information Sessions to be Held Across the Province Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Grande Prairie, Alberta 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sandman Hotel ( Street) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Red Deer, Alberta 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Red Deer Lodge ( Avenue) Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Edmonton, Alberta 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Best Western Westwood Inn (18035 Stony Plain Road) Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Fort McMurray, Alberta 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Radisson Hotel (435 Gregoire Drive) AGENDA (applies to all meetings) 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction to ACTA 3. Future Direction of ACTA 4. New Business 5. Adjournment Note: Please bring business cards to these meetings 1

2 Acta Member benefits... What s in it for you? An ACTA member is automatically eligible for the Chevron diesel fuel program when they join the association. Typically, a member using 5000L of diesel per month over 10 months (for a total of 50,000L) could save $1,000 per year over a non-member. Likewise, if an ACTA member purchased 100,000L per year, it could be a savings of $2,000. Chevron and the Alberta Construction Trucking Association The Chevron Fuel Rebate Program We thank ACTA and its members for your business at the Calgary Commercial Cardlocks. Since ACTA and Chevron began our new strategic partnership in the Fall of 2006, we are growing in Calgary together. Chevron looks forward to being a continued part of ACTA s Future growth. It pays to be an ACTA member! Chevron is in partnership with ACTA for two reasons: Bring-in-a-member promotion To provide ACTA members with special pricing at our Chevron cardlocks; and Recommend ACTA to an associate. If they join and indicate your name on their application form, you will receive $25. The Fuel Rebate program is of particular assistance to the smaller ACTA members. For more information on this incentive, contact Erika Hudson at or info@myacta.ca. 2. To be a contributing member and add value to your quality organization. These smaller ACTA members receive tier pricing which equates to annual volumes of 300,000 to 500,000 litres: 50,000 L saves $1,000 per year 150,000 to 200,000 L saves $2,000 per year Every litre of diesel fuel purchased also contributes to an annual cheque back to ACTA to assist in support of the association. We are continuing to look forward for new ways to add value to our relationship. Jim Van Iderstine Visit ca today for: Details on member fuel partnership program with Chevron Members-only area that includes a discussion forum Copies of correspondence on industry issues Details on quarterly membership offer with Fleet Brake Listing of affiliate members Past issues of Traction newsletter 2

3 highlights from the General Member Meeting - December 2, 2009 welcome New MemberS D. Sohi Trucking Ltd. (Monty Sohi) GIT Landscape Supplies (Geral Isley) HS Sidhu Trucking Ltd. (Harpreet Sidhu) Reynold s Elite Contracting (John Reynolds) Western Pacific Contracting (Flemming Laursen) ACTA President, Ron Singer addresses the membership Over 40 participants were in attendance ACTA Affiliate Members ACTA wishes to thank its affiliate members for their support. Members are encouraged to support our affiliate members. Accurate Mechanical and Welding Inc. David Bliid Ph: Fax: Big Rig Towing & Recovery Ltd. Gary Zadorozny Ph: Fax: Chris Page & Associates Jim Van Iderstine Ph: Fax: Renn Truck Equipment David Grant Ph: Fax: Rogers Insurance Ltd. Marv Martin Ph: Fax:

4 ACTA began lobbying the Alberta Government in June 2007 in regards to the restriction of gross vehicle weight regulations for nonconforming pony and full trailers built prior to The Association is pleased to report that Alberta Transportation has recently decided to defer the weight reductions indefinitely. Below are letters from the Honourable Luke Ouellette, Minister of 4

5 Transportation and Shaun Hammond, Assistant Deputy Minister, confimring this recent decision. This will translate to significant savings to operators of these vehicles - on average between $10,000 - $30,000 annually. This process has also opened the door for future negotiations and discussions with this Ministry. Thanks to the ACTA Board for their hard work to resolve this issue. 5

6 alberta Transportation Annual Report The Alberta Transportation Annual Report has recently been released. Highlights from the past year are outlined as follows: Goal 1: Alberta s provincial highway network connects communities, and supports social and economic growth Rapidly pushed ahead with the Calgary Stoney Trail northeast and northwest sections to reduce traffic congestion and improve transportation links for the Calgary region Accelerated the work on Edmonton s Stony Plain Road/ Anthony Henday Drive interchange Completed twinning of the first section on Highway 63 between Fort McMurray and Edmonton, the much needed truck staging area Paved 1,342 km of roadways and preserved 78 bridges. Projects included the Athabasca River Bridge in Fort McMurray, the Smoky River Bridge near Watino, and the Milk River bypass Upgraded the north Innisfail interchange to a modern diamond design for improved traffic safety, and completed the major interchange at the junctions of Highways 1, 9 and 797 Goal 2: Alberta has the safest and most efficient road and rail system in Canada Continued to implement the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan: Saving Lives on Alberta s Roads to reduce traffic collisions, injuries and fatalities Introduced the Traffic Safety Communications Plan Launched the Community Mobilization Strategy that engaged local partners across the province in meeting community-based Alberta Traffic Safety Plan objectives Implemented a new mandatory Ignition Interlock Program to discourage impaired driving Became the first province to pass legislation enabling license suspensions for drug impairment offences Began implementing the ten recommendations from government s Ensuring the Safety of our Children, A Report of School Bus Safety in Alberta to enhance the safety of school bus transportation Goal 3: Alberta s policy and program interests in an integrated road, air, rail and port transportation system are well represented Worked with western provinces and territories to develop the Western Canada Transportation Strategy to revitalize our transportation system and infrastructure 6

7 Supported the Asia-Pacific Gateway and other economic corridor initiatives to support our competitive position in international commerce Entered into consultations with the federal government on Open Skies agreements which would allow for unlimited air access, as well as increase tourism and help create new jobs Provided $1.4 billion in grant funding to help municipalities develop and preserve their capital infrastructure including transportation systems, public transit and emergency services Key projects under the City Transportation Fund and Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program included the widening of Edmonton s Quesnell Bridge, extension of Edmonton s LRT to Mckernan, Belgravia, and South Campus, and the opening of the Glenmore Causeway in Calgary. A full copy of the Alberta Transportation Annual Report is available online at Support your industry & Promote your business, product or service... all at the same time! ACTA affiliate members are entitled to one complimentary quarter page ad in Traction. Call the ACTA office at (403) , or fax in the membership application form on the back page of this newsletter to be eligible for your free ad ACTA Board Ron Singer President Ron Singer Truck Lines Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 4T4 Phone: Fax: ronsing@telus.net Jennifer Singer Secretary/Treasurer Ron Singer Truck Lines Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 4T4 Phone: Fax: ronsing@telus.net David Bliid Director Bliid s Truck Service Ltd. PO Box RPO Inglewood Calgary, Alberta T2G 5H7 Phone: Fax: bliidts@hotmail.com Jack Kerr Director Kerr Trucking Inc Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 0C2 Phone: jjkerr2@shaw.ca Curtis Poulsen Director Lucky Truckin Ltd. 301, Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2S 0J4 Phone: luckytruckin@shaw.ca John Reynolds Director Reynolds Elite Contracting A Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2B 3C6 Phone: Fax: reynoldselitecontracing@live.com Mike Verkerk Director Bowness Trucking Suite 828, 150 Crowfoot Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 3T2 Phone:

8 PO Box 4520, Station C Calgary, AB T2T 5N3 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) info@myacta.ca & Name: Company: Street Address: City: Phone: ACTA Membership application ACTA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Postal Code: Fax: Would you be interested in volunteering with ACTA? If so, please indicate which committee(s) is/are of interest: Board of Directors Member Benefits Industry Relations Social If you were referred by an ACTA member, please provide their name, as they are eligible for a prize: MEMBERSHIP DUES Please note: ACTA member dues are pro-rated (on a quarterly basis for regular members and biannually for affiliate and associate members). To determine the amount of your member dues, please refer to the table below, which outlines the dues based on your membership category and the month you join ACTA. Membership Category Regular 1 5 trucks 6 20 trucks 21+ trucks September - November $ $ $ December - February $ $ $ March - May $ $ $ June August (for a 15-month membership) $ $ $ Affiliate (suppliers) $ $ $ $ Associate (drivers) $52.50 $52.50 $26.25 $39.38 Membership Dues (please reference membership dues table to confirm amount): (Prices include 5% GST) Total Amount Enclosed: $ $ I enclose a cheque payable to ACTA (please mail cheque to PO Box 4520 Station C, Calgary AB, T2T 5N3) Charge to my credit card as follows: Visa Mastercard American Express Name on Card: Expiry Date: Card Number: Signature: Please complete, detach, and submit form to the ACTA office. 8